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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.59, 1,466.46 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.59, 1,466.46 and 328.32 is: 492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.59 : 1,466.46 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.59/1,466.46 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.59x = 1,466.46 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.59x = 481,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,468.15/977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.51

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